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          Nikola Mirotic trade grades: Who wins the deal?

          Nikola Mirotic is headed to New Orleans. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJan 30, 2018, 06:54 PM
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          The deal

          Pelicans get: Forward Nikola Mirotic, 2018 second-round pick

          Bulls get: Center Omer Asik, guard Tony Allen, guard Jameer Nelson, protected 2018 first-round pick and the rights to exchange second-round picks in 2021